Instructions:

• You will have to identify the transportation modes of service and their respective weaknesses and strengths for the situation being analyzed. Then, discuss what modal solution (which combination of modes of transportation) and route (logistics) would you suggest for the situation under analysis to create an effective supply chain distribution? Be sure to explain why as part of your discussion. I am less interested in a list and looking for critical analysis as part of your discussion.

Analytical Scenario:

You handle the logistics for a national pharmaceutical manufacturer and you need to arrange the shipping of immunotherapy drugs from New York, NY to Istanbul, Turkey. The agreed lead time for the delivery of the drugs was 36 hours. What are your shipping alternatives? Based on the chapter material, what other factors must be considered?

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